Crafting Effective IEPs for ADHD

Gretchen Mazaheri

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Crafting Effective IEPs for ADHD

Develop IEPs for students with ADHD

This lesson provides special education teachers with the knowledge and skills to craft effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with ADHD. It covers essential components such as goal setting, accommodations, and progress monitoring. This session is crucial for ensuring that students with ADHD receive tailored support that meets their unique needs, ultimately enhancing their educational outcomes.

Audience

Special Education Teachers

Time

1 hour 30 mins

Approach

Develop IEPs for students with ADHD

Materials

Discussion Guide, Worksheet on Goal Setting, Reading on Accommodations, Quiz on Progress Monitoring, and Answer Key for Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome participants and introduce the session's objectives.
Briefly discuss the importance of IEPs for students with ADHD.
Outline the session structure.

Step 2

Discussion on Goal Setting

20 mins

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation on setting realistic and measurable goals for students with ADHD.
Encourage participants to share experiences and strategies.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity: Goal Setting

20 mins

Distribute the Worksheet on Goal Setting.
Guide participants through the process of writing specific goals for a hypothetical student with ADHD.
Allow time for sharing and feedback.

Step 4

Reading and Discussion on Accommodations

20 mins

Provide the Reading on Accommodations to participants.
Discuss different types of accommodations and their effectiveness.
Encourage participants to think about accommodations they have used or could use.

Step 5

Quiz on Progress Monitoring

10 mins

Administer the Quiz on Progress Monitoring to assess understanding.
Review answers using the Answer Key for Quiz.

Step 6

Q&A and Closure

10 mins

Open the floor for questions and clarifications.
Summarize key takeaways from the session.
Provide additional resources for further learning.

Discussion

Discussion Guide

Facilitates a conversation on setting realistic and measurable goals for students with ADHD.

What are the key components of a measurable goal for students with ADHD?

Discuss the importance of specificity, measurability, achievability, relevance, and time-bound aspects.

How can teachers ensure that goals are realistic for students with ADHD?

Consider the student's current abilities, challenges, and potential growth.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Goal Setting

Guides participants through writing specific goals for a hypothetical student with ADHD.

Write a specific, measurable goal for a student with ADHD focusing on improving attention in class.

Create a goal that addresses social interaction skills for a student with ADHD.

Reading

Reading on Accommodations

Provides an overview of different types of accommodations for students with ADHD and their effectiveness.

Accommodations for ADHD

Preferential Seating: Placing the student near the teacher or away from distractions.
Extended Time: Allowing more time for tests and assignments.
Breaks: Scheduled breaks to help manage attention and energy levels.
Visual Aids: Using charts, graphs, and other visual tools to support learning.

Quiz

Quiz on Progress Monitoring

Answer Key

Answer Key for Quiz

Provides correct answers and explanations for the quiz on progress monitoring.

Which of the following is a method of progress monitoring?

All of the above
Progress monitoring can include various methods to assess a student's development.

How often should progress be monitored for students with ADHD?

Weekly
Regular monitoring helps in making timely adjustments to the IEP.